Test to Stay and Test to Return to School

Dear MCS Families, Please know that we have changed our COVID-19 protocols as a result of new guidance from the CDC and NYSDOH. We feel it will substantially increase the amount of time students are in school while providing a safe learning environment.  Two major changes we are implementing are: 1. New Test to Stay …

MCS Senior Named Fastest, Cleanest Bricklayer

A Middleburgh senior with plans to become a paramedic discovered he’s also a skilled bricklayer. Nick Wood, along with about three dozen others, took part in an introduction to masonry course in the Capital Region BOCES Construction/Heavy Equipment program. After just five days of training, he won a competition among his peers for doing the …

Meet Our New Business Administrator, Francis Rielly

Middleburgh Central Schools is happy to welcome Francis Rielly, who has taken over the role of the district’s business administrator, a position Terry Gillooley held for nine years. Mr. Rielly has fond childhood memories of Middleburgh, and says he’s excited for this opportunity because the school district has a reputation as a great place to …

JV Knights Came to Play Against Crosstown Rival

From the jump ball to the final horn, Middleburgh versus Schoharie was a well contested non-league matchup. After being down the majority of the game, in the final minutes, the Knights evened up the score and held on for the win 39-38.  “This was a whole team win,” said MCS Coach Justin Hamm. “Our guys …

September to December 2021 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

September 2021 September 23 | One individual associated with the Jr. / Sr. High School tested positive. No contact tracing necessary. October 5 | One individual associated with the Elementary School tested positive. No contact tracing necessary. October 13 | One individual associated with the Elementary School tested positive. All contacts have been notified.  October …

Read This If You Want to Play a Spring Sport

Attention Jr. / Sr. High School students interested in playing spring sports, it’s time to let us know. Planning for the spring sports season is taking shape and the athletic directors are gauging interest. If you want to play please fill out this form. Don’t delay because if there aren’t enough players for a specific …

Our School-Based Health Center Tests Students With Symptoms For COVID-19

With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in our community, we would like to remind you that the Middleburgh School-Based Health Center (SBHC) continues to offer COVID-19 testing for symptomatic students that are enrolled in our program. You can call 518-827-3793 or 844-ALL-SBHC to schedule an appointment or to request an enrollment packet. 

How Understanding Volcanoes Help Students Learn Self Control

Ms. Ryan taught a multi-step lesson about the systems and processes that shape the earth and blended it with an experiment to tap into social-emotional exploration. She explained to her 4th grade science class how volcanoes and people are alike. “In a time like this, the children are facing a lot of different challenges that …

Students Place Third in the Nation in Budgeting Competition

“The students did a great job representing Middleburgh,” Mrs. Colistra said about her personal finance class. They earned third place in a national H&R Block competition, going against 32 other high schools in a ten week budget challenge. During the simulation, students had to pay bills, invest in their 401K, keep their bank account balanced, …

At-Home COVID-19 Test Clarifications

In order to make the best safety decisions for our school community, the district wants to be clear about the procedure regarding the use of the rapid COVID-19 test from home. If the test results are positive you must: Immediately isolate Report the results to the Schoharie County Department of Health by calling 518-295-8390 or …

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